Logan Paul on Why Slow Circulation Makes Pokemon Cards Hotter
Hey Pokemon card fans, if you’ve been watching prices dip on some big hitters like the Umbreon VMAX Alternate Art from Evolving Skies, you might wonder what’s next. That card just dropped over $155 to sit around $2,063 on TCGPlayer as of December 2025, with its V Alternate Art version down about $140 too.[1] Other chase cards in the set, like Rayquaza VMAX Alternate Art at $701, are holding strong or even climbing.[1] The market has seen ups and downs this year, with videos noting cards falling from peaks like $600 down to steadier spots around $250 to $320.[3][2]
Enter Logan Paul, the YouTuber and hype man who’s all in on collectibles. He recently dropped a key idea: collectibles thrive when circulation stays slow. What does that mean? Simple. If not too many of a card flood the market, demand builds up over time. Fewer copies floating around keep prices firm or push them higher as collectors chase them. Paul points this out in talks about his own investments, saying it applies to stuff like rare Pokemon cards where scarcity is king.
Think about Evolving Skies. It’s still the top modern set for collectors, packed with high-value alternates like Dragonite V at $405 and Espeon V at $169.[1] Even with some softening, the set leads because those special arts aren’t everywhere. Pauls take lines up with what we’re seeing: cards that dipped to lows like $1,350 got snapped up fast on TCGPlayer, spiking back toward $2,400 when buyers piled in.[5] Slow supply means smart holders sit tight, and prices rebound.
This fits the bigger Pokemon trend. Nostalgia and gameplay keep interest high year-round, peaking around December with average card prices in the $10 to $80 range.[4] Modern sets like Surging Sparks or Temporal Forces are cheaper now too, as some fans shift to other games like One Piece.[6] But Pauls advice screams opportunity: grab cards with tight supply before they tighten more.
For example, Rayquaza VMAX Rainbow Rare holds at $72, and Noivern V Alternate Art at $63.[1] These aren’t mass-produced junk. Limited print runs and fan love create that slow circulation Paul loves. Videos show similar patterns, with cards flattening after drops but finding support lines way above old lows.[3]
Paul isn’t just talking theory. His push on scarcity echoes why Evolving Skies stays dominant despite wobbles. Umbreon might test sub-$2,000 soon, but if circulation stays low, it could flip quick like those $1,350 buys did.[1][5] Keep an eye on TCGPlayer spikes and dips, like Misty’s Favor cooling from $200 highs.[7] Slow supply turns patience into profit for collectors who get it.
